<div>Thirty years ago this month, <strong>Michael Heseltine</strong> made history when he played a crucial role in replacing Margaret Thatcher as Prime Minister. Here is the story of the Welsh man who became a regicide, who became Deputy Prime Minister, who became one of the biggest opponents of Brexit, as told in thorough and appreciative style by <strong>Richard Martin</strong>.</div>

Thirty years ago this month, Michael Heseltine made history when he played a crucial role in replacing Margaret Thatcher as Prime Minister. Here is the story of the Welsh man who became a regicide, who became Deputy Prime Minister, who became one of the biggest opponents of Brexit, as told in thorough and appreciative style by Richard Martin.

Thirty years ago this month, <strong>Michael Heseltine</strong> made history when he played a crucial role in replacing Margaret Thatcher as Prime Minister. Here is the story of the Welsh man who became a regicide, who became Deputy Prime Minister, who became one of the biggest opponents of Brexit, as told in thorough and appreciative style by <strong>Richard Martin</strong>.

40: Welsh Political Icons - Michael Heseltine

A series of audio biographies of Welsh political figures commissioned and edited by Daran Hill. Each audio file has been written and presented by the ascribed author. Subjects may be alive or dead: the only rule is they must have a strong Welsh connection.
Subjects cross the political spectrum and members of all the main political parties and none. For example:
Welsh Socialism (Labour) - Aneurin Bevan, Michael Foot, Alun Michael, Rhodri Morgan, Ann Clwyd, Jane Hutt, Peter Hain or Ann Jones.
Welsh Nationalism - Adam Price, Owen John Thomas, Bethan Sayed, Leanne Wood, Cynog Dafis or Ieuan Wyn Jones.
Welsh Liberalism - David Lloyd George, Emlyn Hooson, Clement Davies, Lord Rhondda, Reginald McKenna, or Roy Jenkins.
Welsh Conservatism - Nigel Birch, Peter Thorneycroft, Wyn Roberts, Nicholas Edwards, Alun Cairns, Suzy Davies or Paul Davies.
Welsh Marxism - David Ivon Jones.

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A series of audio biographies of Welsh political figures commissioned and edited by Daran Hill. Each audio file has been written and presented by the ascribed author. Subjects may be alive or dead: the only rule is they must have a strong Welsh connection. Subjects cross the political spectrum and members of all the main political parties and none. For example: Welsh Socialism (Labour) - Aneurin Bevan, Michael Foot, Alun Michael, Rhodri Morgan, Ann Clwyd, Jane Hutt, Peter Hain or Ann Jones. Welsh Nationalism - Adam Price, Owen John Thomas, Bethan Sayed, Leanne Wood, Cynog Dafis or Ieuan Wyn Jones. Welsh Liberalism - David Lloyd George, Emlyn Hooson, Clement Davies, Lord Rhondda, Reginald McKenna, or Roy Jenkins. Welsh Conservatism - Nigel Birch, Peter Thorneycroft, Wyn Roberts, Nicholas Edwards, Alun Cairns, Suzy Davies or Paul Davies. Welsh Marxism - David Ivon Jones.

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